For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 378 students in 27882, NC.
The top-ranked public preschool in 27882, NC is Spring Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 27882 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 27882, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschool average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27882, NC Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mclean Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 451-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
27882, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Pine Street
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Spring Hope, NC 27882
(252) 557-9040
Gr: K-3 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 27882, NC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 27882, NC include Spring Hope Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 27882?
1 public preschools are located in 27882.
What is the racial composition of students in 27882?
27882 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public preschools average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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